I visited Rotherhithe Dojo, and having practised here many times before, I hoped to have a pretty good idea was what I was in for. Firstly, Sensei Tony Evangelou has an immediate presence, very likable, and
it is evident he enjoys his aikido. This is certainly shown via by the students, in their attitudes too. Also I know Sensei Tony runs a children's class too, where they seem to have a lot of fun. (It was at such a class when I suffered my worst injury in Aikido, not falling awkwardly from a Kotegaeshi flip, or badly avoiding a jo attack, but when being chased by a boy who was 'it', during Bulldog, and falling off the mat and twisting my ankle.)

Practicing techniques, there is a noticeable difference without the Ki emphasis found outside Tomiki Aikido. I cannot presume to be in a position to say one style is better than another, but I did find it hard to adjust.

On 28th Febrary 2013 the Aikido Waterloo Dojo will have been open for 1 year and we are planning to hold an open Aikido session on the 5th March 2013 with a trip to a local pub for a drink after the class

Everyone is welcome to come an join us.

The Aikido Waterloo Dojo is a very popular Aikido venue in the heart of London. It has grown to be one of our busiest classes and has a good flowing of students from many traditional and non traditional styles of Aikido.

Unsoku (Foot Movements) is a series of body movements designed to promote good posture and avoidance skills within the Tomiki system of Aikido. This exercise is divided into three sections all of which should be practised as often as possible.

When practising these movements you should try to implement the following:

There is a regular open grading practice session running on Mondays from 7.30pm - 8.30pm which will allow students to practice anything they need for the grading and Tony will be available to offer advice if needed.

The main class will run from 8.30pm - 10pm on Monday evenings and we will continue to deliver Aikido classes throughout the week at the three venues where you also get chance to practice as well.